Army wife watches husband die in Afghanistan on video chat

[Steve]

Wow. How horrible! There is a story flying around right now that a army wife was chatting with her husband on Skype and he was killed while she watched it all happen. Sorry I cant link the story, my tablet doesnt seem to want to cooperate today.


RIP Capt. Clark.

[roliath]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57428081/family-u.s-army-officer-dies-in-afghanistan-during-skype-chat-with-wife/

[unkoricky]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gpmJze--qa9FOX3zcTjzTM3P10uQ?docId=844c44b8ebee4408941f37d02ea81ae9

HOUSTON (AP) — The wife of an Army officer serving in Afghanistan witnessed her husband's death as the two video chatted via Skype, his family said Friday.

The circumstances of Capt. Bruce Kevin Clark's death were not immediately available. The Pentagon said it was under investigation, and his brother-in-law said he didn't have details.

"We are entrusting the military with investigating and with finding out what happened to Capt. Clark," Bradley Taber-Thomas told The Associated Press.

Clark, a 43-year-old Army chief nurse, grew up in Michigan and lived previously in Spencerport, N.Y., a suburb of Rochester and his wife's hometown. He joined the Army in 2006 and was stationed in Hawaii before he was assigned to the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso. He deployed to Afghanistan in March.

Taber-Thomas said in a statement that Clark died Monday while talking to his wife during one of their regular Skype sessions.

At the time of the incident, the family was hoping for a rescue and miracle, but later learned that it was not to be," he said. "Although the circumstances were unimaginable, Bruce's wife and extended family will be forever thankful that he and his wife were together in his last moments."

Clark's body was returned Thursday to Dover Air Force Base.

A funeral is planned in Spencerport, but details were not immediately available. Clark and his wife moved there in 2000. Military records show he was already a nurse when he joined the Army six years later.

He received a number of awards and decorations for his service.

"When you were in Bruce's presence it was apparent he served a higher purpose," Taber-Thomas said. "He was deeply honored to serve his country, and he paid the ultimate sacrifice to serve people, his children, family, community, and church."

A memorial service also was planned in Addison, Mich., where Clark graduated from high school.

"While we understand the interest our family's tragedy will attract given the unique circumstances, we ask that our privacy be respected during our time of grief," Taber-Thomas said.

Clark is survived by his wife and two daughters, age 3 and 9, he said.

[racrguy]

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/18146525/medic-in-afghanistan-dies-in-skype-chat-with-wife

HOUSTON (AP) - The wife of an Army officer serving in Afghanistan witnessed her husband's death as the two video chatted via Skype, his family said Friday.

The circumstances of Capt. Bruce Kevin Clark's death were not immediately available. The Pentagon said it was under investigation, and his brother-in-law said he didn't have details.

"We are entrusting the military with investigating and with finding out what happened to Capt. Clark," Bradley Taber-Thomas told The Associated Press.

Clark, a 43-year-old Army chief nurse, grew up in Michigan and lived previously in Spencerport, N.Y., a suburb of Rochester and his wife's hometown. He joined the Army in 2006 and was stationed in Hawaii before he was assigned to the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso. He deployed to Afghanistan in March.

Taber-Thomas said in a statement that Clark died Monday while talking to his wife during one of their regular Skype sessions.

At the time of the incident, the family was hoping for a rescue and miracle, but later learned that it was not to be," he said. "Although the circumstances were unimaginable, Bruce's wife and extended family will be forever thankful that he and his wife were together in his last moments."

Clark's body was returned Thursday to Dover Air Force Base.

A funeral is planned in Spencerport, but details were not immediately available. Clark and his wife moved there in 2000. Military records show he was already a nurse when he joined the Army six years later.

He received a number of awards and decorations for his service.

"When you were in Bruce's presence it was apparent he served a higher purpose," Taber-Thomas said. "He was deeply honored to serve his country, and he paid the ultimate sacrifice to serve people, his children, family, community, and church."

A memorial service also was planned in Addison, Mich., where Clark graduated from high school.

"While we understand the interest our family's tragedy will attract given the unique circumstances, we ask that our privacy be respected during our time of grief," Taber-Thomas said.

Clark is survived by his wife and two daughters, age 3 and 9, he said.

[Sean88gt]

That is awful, and not really the shit I want to read before my woman flies to Africa tomorrow.

[Ratt]

Although this is a terribly shocking tragedy, I think it was nice that they were together during his last moments.

[unkoricky]

how long before some geek tries to get this video and upload to the internet.

[talisman]

How horrible. Jesus, I need to hear some good news today.

[GeorgeG.]

how long before some geek tries to get this video and upload to the internet.

Hopefully never...that's just not necessary.

[VaderTT]

How horrible. Jesus, I need to hear some good news today.

Fucking A

[KCHAR]

How horrible. Jesus, I need to hear some good news today.

I did just score 2 million on temple run

[Sean88gt]

How horrible. Jesus, I need to hear some good news today.

I just saved a bunch of money on car insurance...

[roliath]

I did just score 2 million on temple run

liar
pics or it didn't happen...


and that's a terrible story


May Capt. Clark RIP.

[Zfan]

My condolences, may he Rest In Peace.

[Treasure Chest]

How horrible. Jesus, I need to hear some good news today.

I'm not pregnant with your baby.